Two obvious questions arise as the recklessness of New York State Trooper Stephen C. Barker comes to light: A New York State trooper was arrested on New Years Eve after a July incident in which he collided with a minivan and injured five people. We have the largest selection of U.S. In the video Spina expresses contempt for the public he polices, and he rejoices that he has only 14 months to go until retirement. In this Aug. 7, 2020, file photo, Connecticut Gov. The judge, not a jury, will decide how much compensation the five passengers deserve, unless the parties settle out of court. Jette said that Spina had no grounds to pull him over and wants to make sure the officer is held accountable. This article is unfortunate, the kid was definitely doing something illegal, driving erratically. or anything. He didn't ticket me because he had no reason to ticket me.. Sponsored Sponsored Sponsored. It appears that being a state government employee is a great gig. Our products are works of art and our creations are not approved, endorsed, sponsored, nor authorized by, or associated with any agency, department of government entity. End censorship. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 1st Responder Nation, a company dedicated to these types of coins, often used as tokens of appreciation, advertises the coin with Spinas name for $13.99. Barker's police car wasgoing 73 mph when the collision occurred. CUSTOM COINS & PINSYes! He did not respond to messages seeking comment for this article, nor did the State Police. Pension racket may explain state trooper's crazed rage. Chance of precip 90%.. Choose wisely! We hopeour art gets people talking. 6. I cant [expletive] wait to be done., The tirade ends with Spina yelling: Mind your business and be on your way. Its a Class A misdemeanor that can lead to jail time and a fine of up to $1,000. It's true, our stuff is diverse; sometimes serious, sometimes a total joke. Jette said he saw Spina driving erratically in traffic and flipped his middle finger at him without realizing he was a police officer. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. As the driver attempts to say that he has a prescription, Spina orders him out of the vehicle. Trooper Barker never faced a charge as serious as assault, and his criminal caseended quickly. A letter obtained by the newspaper provided Spinas treatment as an example of grievances against the departments current leadership. We're Patriots. Spina tells the motorist that police officers are permitted by law to disregard traffic laws during the performance of their duties. The airbag saved him from more serious harm. 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Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. How the (expletive) am I going to catch a speeder if Im not speeding, Spina says. Spina loudly explains that a car tailed him then passed him and the driver flipped him off while he was following a tractor-trailer looking for a violation. Ned Lamont addresses the media in Westport, Conn. He was suspended, but was collecting about $95,000 a year in salary, according to the state Comptroller's Office,when charges were lodged against him in December 2019. Mellekas said that the department does recognize that all of us everywhere are under extreme stress during this pandemic.. When a pin has two pin posts it can be worn straight, will not rotate upside down and won't fall off easily. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. While slowed by the impact, Barkers Charger continued for another 76 feet. 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